The 6-1, 185 pound Bork rewrote the Northern Illinois University football record book In 1962, breaking 14 college passing records. The following year he bettered 10 of his own records, tied one and set nine more for a total of 20 and became the first college quarterback at any level to throw for 3,000 yards in one season. George Bork was one of college football’s finest performers in the 1960s, and the recognition he brought to his university led to the eventual construction of the 30,000-seat Huskie Stadium - “the House That Bork Built”.

Despite the national records George Bork wasn’t drafted by any NFL team - evidently, his lack of size was an issue. He signed a contract instead with the Montreal Alouettes. George played four seasons (sort of) in Montreal, starting in his rookie year of 1964, backing up and then replacing Vernon Cole. Bork was "exciled" in 1965 to the role of designated import for all 14 games, and while on the roster, was never activated during a game*. The story goes that Bork beaned Alouette owner Ted Workman in the back of the head with the football during a practice.  Workman liked to get on the field with his players during practing and never saw the pass Bork threw to him. The beaning, whether accidental or not, led to Bork's banishment for the entire 1965 season.  Bork shared playing time in his final two CFL seasons with Bernie Faloney in 1966 and  newcomer Carroll Williams in 1967. He was released by the Alouettes in September of that year, and signed on with the Montreal Beavers of the Continental Football League. Bork ended his football career playing two seasons for the Chicago Owls in 1968 and 1969 . In 1999, George Bork was enshrined as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

* The rules at that time for games played meant that Bork is listed as playing zero games even though he was dressed as the designated import.